Malmö folkhögskola

What Malmö folkhögskola does

Malmö Folkhögskola is a Swedish folk high school (folkhögskola) established in 1998 and operating as a non-profit association (Föreningen Malmö folkhögskola) governed by three principal organizations: ABF Malmö, Hyresgästföreningen i södra Skåne, and LO-distriktet i Skåne. The school occupies a late-19th-century farm estate in the Fosie district of Malmö, around 15 minutes from the city center, and also runs a branch facility near Ystad Studios for film training. It is one of 18 folk high schools in Skåne and delivers tuition-free adult education at upper secondary level, alongside särskilda kurser (special courses) in creative game development, film production, creative writing, and elderly care certification. The school operates a dedicated Centre for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia (Centrum för Dyslexi och Dyskalkyli) with specialized pedagogical support, and offers distance, part-time, and full-time course formats.

The school is funded primarily through state appropriations via FolkbildningsrÃ¥det under the Swedish folkbildning framework, and its courses are eligible for CSN study support. Revenue is augmented by modest per-term material fees (700-1,500 kr depending on programme), conference venue rental (Trindyxan, Flintyxan, Hornyxan, Kärnyxan), an on-site restaurant (MB's Brasserie, opened October 2025), and ancillary fees (certificate re-issuance at 150 kr, printing services). The technology stack is straightforward: Microsoft Teams for course delivery and communication, Microsoft SharePoint for intranet, and the third-party Schoolsoft portal for applications. Enrollment is driven by direct-to-consumer channels: the school website, open house events, listings on Swedish educational information portals (folkhogskola.nu, utbildningsinfo.se, allastudier.se), and outreach via the ESF-funded VÄGEN project targeting people far from the labor market. Primary customer segments are adults lacking upper secondary eligibility, people with dyslexia/dyscalculia, and aspiring creatives in game development, film, and writing.

Name

Malmö folkhögskola

Legal name

Föreningen Malmö folkhögskola

Website

https://malmofolkhogskola.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Malmö Folkhögskola is a Swedish tuition-free folk high school founded in 1998, serving adults lacking upper secondary eligibility with general and creative courses, plus a specialized Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Center, funded primarily through state folkbildning grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education (Folk High School)

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private/Independent Online K–12 Schools (EDAJADAC)

Keywords

• Adult education courses
• Folk high school programs
• Dyslexia support services
• Creative arts training
• Specialpedagogik support

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition-free education with CSN study support: As a Swedish folk high school (folkhögskola), Malmö Folkhögskola provides tuition-free education. Students can apply for statutory study support (studiehjälp, studiemedel, or aktivitetsersättning) through CSN. The school itself does not charge tuition fees.
2. Material fees: Non-refundable material fees charged per term to cover study insurance, certain study materials, and field trips. Fee varies by programme: 700 kr/term for Aktör, Högskoleförberedande basår, Socialt basår, and Steget; 900 kr/term for Kreatör; 1500 kr/term for Kreativ spelutveckling and Filmarbetarutbildning.
3. Certificate issuance fee: Administrative fee of 150 kr for issuing copy of transcript/certificate (omdömesintyg) from the school's archive, processed via mobile BankID.
4. Conference and event venue rental: The school rents out conference facilities (Trindyxan, Flintyxan, Hornyxan, Kärnyxan) for half-day or full-day hire, with catering provided by MB's Brasserie on-site.
5. Printing and copying services: A4 black-and-white copies at 3 kr/st and color copies at 5 kr/st for private use. Printing of schoolwork available at printers near Svinstian and in the library.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Malmö Folkhögskola is a Swedish folk high school (folkhögskola) providing tuition-free adult education at upper secondary level through its Allmän kurs general course (five profiles) and a portfolio of specialised särskilda kurser covering creative game development, film worker training, creative writing, and personal creativity. It also operates a dedicated Centre for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia providing pedagogical aids and special-educator support, conference facility rentals, and the on-site MB's Brasserie restaurant.

Product overview

Malmö Folkhögskola is an educational folk high school (folkhögskola) offering a portfolio of courses including the Allmän kurs (General Course) with five profiles (Aktör, Högskoleförberedande basår, Kreatör, Socialt basår, Steget), specialized courses like Kreativ spelutveckling (Creative Game Development), Filmarbetarutbildning (Film Worker Training), Skrivarkurs (Writing Course), and Boosta din kreativitet (Boost Your Creativity). The school also operates a Centrum för Dyslexi och Dyskalkyli support center, conference facilities (Trindyxan, Flintyxan, Hornyxan, Kärnyxan), and an on-site restaurant MB's Brasserie. The institution focuses on adult education for those lacking high school eligibility, with courses available in Malmö, Ystad, and via distance learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MB's Brasserie: Restaurant on Malmö Folkhögskola's premises, serving traditional Swedish cuisine from Söderslätt region. Run by Maria and Magnus. Ranked among top 3 golf restaurants in Skåne and top 10 in Sweden.

Products and services

• Allmän kurs (General Course) Tuition-free general education course at upper secondary level with five profiles: Aktör (Actor), Högskoleförberedande basår (University Preparatory Foundation Year), Kreatör (Creator), Socialt basår (Social Foundation Year), and Steget (The Step). Designed for adults lacking basic eligibility (gymnasiebehörighet) from upper secondary school, with material fees of 700–900 kr/term.
• Kreativ spelutveckling (Creative Game Development) Full-time 39-week course in Malmö providing a broad introduction to game production, covering graphics (2D, 3D), game design, programming, audio, and production through Game Jam-inspired projects and individual portfolio work. Material fee 1,500 kr/term; tuition free; school provides computers and some software.
• Filmarbetarutbildning (Film Worker Training) Two-semester full-time film training programme located in Ystad near Ystad Studios, combining film history and theory with practical film work, exercises, and a mandatory internship in the film and culture industry. Material fee 1,500 kr/term; tuition free.
• Skrivarkurs – Litterärt skrivande (Creative Writing Course) One-year creative writing course offered on distance learning at half-time (50%) pace, running late August to late May with weekly online meetings, workshops, and peer review sessions covering fiction, poetry, writing processes, and a personal writing project. Material fee 500 kr; tuition free.
• Boosta din kreativitet (Boost Your Creativity) Quarter-time (kvartsfart) distance course for developing personal creativity, taught by Emma Philipson. Application requires personal letter, 3–5 work samples, and personbevis for studies.
• Centrum för Dyslexi och Dyskalkyli (Centre for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia) Specialised support centre offering educational assistance, study aids, and mapping services for participants with reading, writing, and arithmetic difficulties; individual help during scheduled workshop time in the library, staffed by special educator Jörgen Carlsson. Referenced by Dyslexiförbundet as a national resource.
• Conference Facilities (Trindyxan, Flintyxan, Hornyxan, Kärnyxan) Modern conference rooms for courses and conferences, available for half-day or full-day rental: Trindyxan (up to 20 persons), Flintyxan (up to 100 persons), Hornyxan (up to 100 persons), Kärnyxan (up to 24 persons), with combined Hornyxan+Flintyxan capacity up to 225 persons. All equipped with AV systems, whiteboards, and flip charts.
• MB's Brasserie Restaurant Restaurant located on the school premises and operated by Maria and Magnus, serving traditional Swedish home-cooked food (husmanskost) made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients from the Söderslätt region. Provides conference meals, daily lunches for school participants and guests, and ranks among Sweden's top 10 golf restaurants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants without upper secondary eligibility can gain qualifications to access further education or the labor market through Allmän kurs.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Folkbildningsrådet (Folkbildningsrådet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023Malmö Folkhögskola participates in the ESF-funded project VÄGEN (Folkhögskolevägen till arbete och fortsatta studier) led by Folkbildningsrådet, in collaboration with 15 other Swedish folk high schools. The three-year project aims to counteract long-term exclusion by supporting people far from the labor market, including people with disabilities, foreign-born individuals, and those with mental health challenges.
• EFS Care MyllretminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2022EFS Care Myllret program — 'Build your life in Sweden together with us' — offering support for newly arrived individuals in Sweden. The program is run in collaboration with the school.
• Lion (Lions Club)minorOthers · 18 March 2022Collaboration with Lions Club for humanitarian relief. In March 2022, the school organized collection of food (canned goods, rice, pasta, groats), hygiene products, blankets, and sleeping mats, with Lions Club facilitating transport of the first shipment to Ukraine.
• ABF MalmöcoreOthersABF Malmö is one of three member organizations (huvudmän) of the Malmö Folkhögskola association. ABF Malmö, along with Hyresgästföreningen and LO-distriktet, constitutes the governing body of the school.
• Hyresgästföreningen i södra Skåne (HGF)coreOthersHyresgästföreningen (Tenants' Association) in southern Skåne is one of three member organizations (huvudmän) of the Malmö Folkhögskola association. The organization is represented on the school's board.
• LO-distriktet i Skåne (LO)coreOthersLO-distriktet (Swedish Trade Union Confederation) in Skåne is one of three member organizations (huvudmän) of the Malmö Folkhögskola association. The organization is represented on the school's board. The school's roots are in the labor movement.
• MB's BrasseriecoreOthersMB's Brasserie operates the on-site restaurant at Malmö Folkhögskola, providing conference meals and daily lunches for school participants and conference guests. The restaurant is run by Maria and Magnus and specializes in traditional Swedish home cooking (husmanskost) made from scratch, using locally sourced ingredients from the Söderslätt region.
• EvartominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvarto provides marketing services for MB's Brasserie. Evarto's logo appears on the conference page of the school's website as a marketing partner for the on-site restaurant.
• DyslexiförbundetminorOthersThe school is linked as a resource from Dyslexiförbundet's website, reflecting its role as a Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Center with specialized expertise in supporting people with reading and writing difficulties.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hermods: Hermods is a major Swedish adult education provider (part of Academedia) offering gymnasial and higher education preparatory courses, often online and at distance. Comparable to Malmö Folkhögskola in addressing adults needing upper secondary eligibility, with a broader scale and digital delivery model.
• Medborgarskolan: Medborgarskolan operates folk high schools and study associations across Sweden, offering general courses and creative programs to adults. Directly comparable in adult education mission, course portfolio, and reliance on state folkbildning funding.
• Sensus: Sensus is a Swedish study association providing adult education, cultural programs, and folk high school courses. Comparable to Malmö Folkhögskola in adult learner segments and folkbildning funding model.
• Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan (SV): SV is one of Sweden's largest adult educational associations, operating folk high schools and providing non-formal adult learning. Comparable as a fellow recipient of folkbildning funding and a provider of personal development and qualification courses for adults.
• Folkuniversitetet: Folkuniversitetet is one of Sweden's largest adult education and folk high school providers, offering courses at upper secondary and higher education preparation levels. Directly comparable to Malmö Folkhögskola in target audience (adults seeking qualifications) and course portfolio breadth.

Emerging players

• Yrgo: Yrgo is a Swedish vocational higher education institution offering creative and technical programs (film, music, game development, performing arts). Comparable to Malmö Folkhögskola's specialized creative courses (film, game development) in career-focused creative education.
• Futuregames: Futuregames offers vocational game development education in Sweden, focused on game programming, art, and design. Comparable to the school's game development course in curriculum focus and target audience of aspiring game industry professionals.
• The Game Assembly: The Game Assembly is a Swedish vocational game development school offering intensive game development programs. Comparable to Malmö Folkhögskola's Kreativ spelutveckling course in targeting aspiring game developers and building portfolios for industry entry.

Broad incumbents

• Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES): IES is a large Swedish private K-12 school operator. While operating at a different segment (K-12 for children rather than adults), it is comparable as a Swedish private independent school and a benchmark for private education scale in Sweden.

Others

• ABF (Arbetarnas Bildningsförbund): ABF is one of Sweden's largest study associations and a principal (huvudman) of Malmö Folkhögskola. ABF also operates its own folk high school courses and study circles nationally, making it both a governing partner and an adjacent competitor in adult education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/mbsbrasserie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malm%C3%B6-folkh%C3%B6gskola

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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